7天拉薩與加德滿都心靈之旅（搭乘飛機）

海拔：3650m

今天您將探索拉薩，欣賞其輝煌的建築、文化與歷史，隨後與當地人一同漫步於著名的八廓街，體驗藏族人的日常轉經生活。

早晨，您可以步行前往布達拉宮參觀。它不僅是西藏的地標，也是達賴喇嘛的傳統居所與冬宮（1649-1959）。從布達拉宮大門攀登365級台階抵達紅宮後，您將來到海拔3.700m的世界最高宮殿，在那裡可以欣賞拉薩市絕佳的全景。當您探索紅宮內歷代達賴喇嘛的主要大殿、禮拜堂與神龕時，將會被其卓越的繪畫、華麗的珠寶工藝、精湛的雕刻、色彩繽紛的裝飾以及寶藏背後的神秘故事所震撼與感動。在布達拉宮內，您會遇見許多從遠方前來此聖地祈禱的藏族朝聖者，這對他們而言是終身的目標。您也可以請導遊講述更多關於松贊干布的故事，他是西藏第33任國王，在7世紀為了迎娶唐朝文成公主而首次建造了布達拉宮。請注意，參觀順序可能會根據您布達拉宮門票上指定的參觀時間進行調整。所有遊客都必須隨旅遊團參觀，並在宮殿內停留1小時。請注意，宮殿內禁止攝影。

探索布達拉宮博物館後，前往擁有1300年歷史的大昭寺，這裡是西藏的精神中心與世界文化遺產。據說大昭寺是為松贊干布國王的兩位新娘：中國文成公主與尼泊爾尺尊公主所建。「大昭」意為「佛之屋」，寺內供奉著12歲等身釋迦牟尼佛像，這是佛教界的瑰寶。這就是為什麼佛教朝聖者將其視為最神聖的目的地。當您看著他們日夜在寺前祈禱時，時間彷彿靜止了。

隨後，在靠近大昭寺繁忙的八廓街散步，這裡在古代是佛教徒進行轉經（朝聖環線）的地方。如今，它已成為一個繁榮的當地市場，您可以在此喝一壺酥油茶、穿上藏服拍照，並挑選一些當地的藏族、尼泊爾與印度手工藝品及紀念品。

Altitude: 3650m

Today you will enjoy the culture tour of Lhasa via a visit to two of the "great three" Gelug university monasteries of Tibet, the Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery.

In the morning, drive about 35min (12km) to visit Drepung Monastery which was the largest Tibetan monastery (Gelug Sect, Yellow Hat) in Lhasa. It used to be Dalai Lama’s palace before he moved to the Potala Palace in the 17th century. Now it is famous for Drepung Shoton Festival held each August, people come to offer yogurt to the monks who finished the 100 days’ meditation while enjoying the grandest Buddha (thangka) unfolding ceremony. Besides the unique architecture and amazing buildings, you can watch monks debating in Tibetan Buddhism vibrant and active with expansive gestures, clapping, and stamping. After Drepung Temple, you will have about a 2-hour Tibetan culture tour, which includes an introduction, Tibetan incense making, and block printing.

In the afternoon, drive another 40min (14km) to visit Sera Monastery. Step on one of the most beautiful monastery compounds, and its white stone roads and walkways makes you feel almost Mediterranean. The highlight of Sera Monastery is watch the monks’ debate at around 15:00 - 17:00 (except Sundays). It is an interesting form of debate, you can see one monk, the questioner, standing while the answerer or group of answerers, sitting. The standing monk will ask question and slap his palms and stomp, each action has its special meaning, such as activating wisdom, and are not meant to be aggressive.

After that, be escorted back to your hotel in Lhasa.

After breakfast, you will be free in Lhasa until our Tibetan guide and driver pick you up for the flight to Kathmandu.When on the plane, you may have the chance to view awe-inspiring beauty of Himalayan mountain range. The towering peaks of Mount Everest, the vast glaciers, and deep valleys all come together to create a breathtaking view that is nothing short of extraordinary.

Welcome to Kathmandu! Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, you have the option to apply for a tourist visa on arrival. Our Nepali guide and driver will be waiting for you, ready to transport you to your hotel in Kathmandu. Once you have settled in, you are free to explore the city at your leisure for the rest of the day.

Tips:
To enjoy the bird’s eye view of Mt.Everest from the plane, do book the window seat on the right side of the plane.

After breakfast at the hotel, you will begin exploring some of the most iconic sites of Kathmandu. First is Kathmandu Durbar Square, one of three royal palace squares in the Kathmandu Valley, and the royal residence for Nepalese rulers until the 19th century. This was also the site for important ceremonies such as the coronation of Nepalese monarchs for centuries. One interesting feature at the south end of Kathmandu Durbar Square is the Kumari Chowk - a gilded cage that holds the Kumari, a young girl chosen through an ancient and mystical selection process to become the human incarnation of the Hindu mother goddess, Durga. This “living goddess” is worshipped during religions festivals and makes public appearances at other times when the appropriate fees are paid to her guards.

From Kathmandu Durbar Square, you will move on to Swayambhunath Temple, also known as the Monkey Temple due to the swarms of monkeys that inhabit the area. The Buddhist stupa at Swayambhunath is at least 1,500 years old and may be as many as 2,000 years old. It has a gilded spire and huge white dome located under thousands of multicolored prayer flags, with the spire having four faces of the Buddha looking out in all 4 directions. This religious complex consists of the ancient stupa and a variety of shrines and temples that are revered by both Buddhists and Hindus.

After Swayambhunath, you will travel about 14 kilometers (9 miles) on to the city of Bhaktapur, an ancient village notable for the best preserved palace courtyards and old city center in Nepal and its rich culture, temples, and wood, metal and stone works of art. After exploring Bhaktapur, travel back to Kathmandu for accommodation.

這一天，你將準備迎接一個令人興奮的觀光早晨，首先參觀帕坦杜巴廣場。帕坦位於加德滿都東南方約5公里（3英里）處的拉利特普爾市，是另一個前皇家建築群，擁有古老的建築傑作，包括數十座佛教和印度教寺廟、寶塔、石雕和木雕，以及前皇宮建築。據信帕坦市是由基拉特王朝（Kirat Dynasty）於約2.300年前建立的，這證明了其豐富的歷史意義。

從帕坦，你將前往帕斯帕提那寺——這是一座供奉濕婆神的宏偉寶塔式印度教寺廟。這座宏偉的寺廟可追溯至西元前400年左右，是尼泊爾最古老的印度教寺廟，也是該地區遊客必看的景點。

探索完帕斯帕提那寺後，你將前往博達哈大佛塔——這是聯合國教科文組織世界遺產，也是世界上最大的佛塔之一。這座巨大的佛塔據信可追溯至西元5世紀或6世紀，周圍環繞著眾多寺院和其他輔助宗教建築。這是一個令人嘆為觀止的景點，吸引了成千上萬的朝聖者前來進行繞塔儀式。

在加德滿都過夜。

是時候結束你的7天西藏尼泊爾之旅了。你在加德滿都將有一些自由活動時間，可以自行探索更多景點，直到導遊送你前往機場搭機前往下一個目的地。

旅途平安！